Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

Location: Bloomfield, CT

Pay Rate: $50/hr

Duration: 46 Month Contract with Potential Extension

Schedule: Onsite

Position Overview

We are seeking a Quality Engineer with 35 years of experience in automotive manufacturing environments to support both supplier quality and production quality activities. This role will be evenly split between supplier-facing quality initiatives and internal manufacturing quality support. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with PPAP processes, automotive quality systems, and core quality tools within an IATF-regulated environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on quality professional who thrives in fast-paced manufacturing settings and enjoys working cross-functionally with suppliers, engineering, and production teams.

Key Responsibilities

Quality & Manufacturing Support

• Support supplier quality and production quality activities within an automotive manufacturing environment
• Lead and manage all phases of the PPAP (Production Part Approval Process)
• Conduct and support PFMEA and MSA activities
• Utilize metrology equipment and measurement techniques to support inspections, validation, and quality investigations
• Partner with suppliers, manufacturing, and engineering teams to identify and resolve quality concerns
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Ensure compliance with IATF standards and customer-specific quality requirements
• Participate in continuous improvement and quality enhancement initiatives across operations

Required Qualifications

• 35 years of experience in automotive quality engineering environments
• Hands-on experience managing all phases of PPAP
• Experience with PFMEA, MSA, and core automotive quality tools
• Working knowledge of IATF quality standards
• Strong metrology and measurement experience
• Experience supporting both supplier quality and production quality functions
• Bachelors degree in Engineering required

Preferred Engineering Disciplines

• Mechanical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering

Preferred Qualifications

• ASQ CQE certification
• Internal or external auditing experience
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional manufacturing environments

Work Environment

• Fully onsite position located in Bloomfield, CT
• 46 month contract assignment with potential for extension
• Collaborative manufacturing and engineering environment

EOE (including Disability/Veterans)

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